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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1919

Page

5

Americans as Farmers Lead World With Rising Crop Yields

A 1920s government report highlights American farming as global leader in crop yields and livestock value. It cites higher per acre wheat and corn outputs, rising total farm income, and stronger cattle, hogs, sheep, and horse numbers. The document also recommends farm cooperatives, expanded credit, marketing aids, rural infrastructure, and consumer protection against adulterated feeds and fertilizers.

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Walsh Defies French Charges in Irish Atrocities Report

Cablegrams from Frank P. Walsh, head of the American Commission on Irish Independence, challenge British charges of brutality in Ireland. The démarche targets Lord Trevelyan and officials in Dublin, citing a report by Sinn Fein opponents and a former governor.

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Soviet Yucatan Rumor Sparks Carransy Shakeup

A faulty Soviet organ in Mexico City reports a Carransy government plan to implant a new socialist regime in Yucatan. It cites leadership shifts toward Bel Corvin and Carlos Castra Morales, with talk of abolishing bread cards and broad allied support.

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Red Cross Seal Sale Progress Report Despite Sluggish Start

The Red Cross Christmas Seal sale totals 3194.53 recorded by volunteers and division chairmen. Campaign officials attribute slow progress to a lack of participation from high‑volume contributors, while donations from Dallas and San Antonio institutions are noted. About 17,000 remains to be raised before Christmas with funds to aid local patients and nurses.

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Obituary for Mrs Esther Bennett and Long List of Survivors

The obituary notes Mrs Esther Bennett wife of Butler Bennett died Friday at her residence on Aparith Street. She was born in Kanessiile and leaves three westen Mes and several relatives including Miss Cathleen Slime and Miss Annein Shane. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 3 pm at the resident church with Reverend Mike Hein officiating. Interment will be in Mission Burmark. The survivor list includes multiple relatives and a long array of names, with services conducted by Sunerad and a burial by the funeral director Crockett. The text references Confederate veterans and other named individuals in a dense family obituary record.

Esther Bennett Mtr Butler Bennett Seara SU Aparith Street Kanessiile Autonet George Seennatt Westein Did. Woodng Wil M. N June Heeneit

Christmas Cheer Works With School Girls and Helpers

Good Fellows Lodge organizes to insure Santa visits as school girls from private institutions pledge help. A committee led by Miss Nellis Breer gathers volunteers from St Macy’s Hall and other schools to sew bags and raise funds for Christmas gifts. The drive aims to raise additional support through Saturday collections and hopes to add more by Santa’s tract.

Good Fellows Lodge Santa Claus Nellis Breer Sibs Visor St Macy's Hall Tex

Fragmented OCR Fire Notice and Classified Snippets

A ragged transcription lists a fire incident at a location in We Grasse ter and BaU Peck Avenue with minor damage. It is followed by a dense catalog of ads and notices including dental services, music events, dancing studios, jewelry offers, and a long society and business directory. The mixed items reflect a late 19th or early 20th century local newspaper page with scattered events, services, and community notices.

Thugs Kill Posseman Amid Turbulent Night

A violent night ends with a posseman killed near a highway junction. Police investigations focus on a mob attack that left several injured and interrupted traffic. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward.

Feeling Fine Children Say At Day Nursery

A quirky notice promotes Grania’s Ton as a tonic to keep children well at a Day Nursery and Children’s Jluvin in Reawment. It claims the remedy cleanses the system and strengthens organs to ward off influenza and related illnesses amid an influenza season.

Mos M.C Groves Regumont Journal

Fuzzy Prison Era Trials and Armory Move Delayed

Disjointed report notes prisoners driven to center headquarters and charges of gaibug and Voleadilan hond. Fendanti trial postponed to next week. Dance events announced at various halls with December dates. Armory to be moved to Lie Blumberg Building by January 1, with Secoul Texas Cavalry to occupy new quarters. supply issues hamper asset recovery for regiment.

O'Efock Centro Gaivbug Bag Ute Fendanti Tare Teadquilleys Secoul Texas Cavalry Blumberg

Automobile License Seals Urged as 1920 Bills Stay Deadlines

The warning from the Lexus Highway Commission and Inspector Colling urges vehicle owners in Tes County to obtain 1920 automobile license seals before a 20 day grace period ends. Sunday and Christmastide are noted as no issue days, with emphasis on timely procurement to avoid penalties.

Tn Vom Teonses Shih Br Bitte Ag Lexus Wrhiway Commission Innes W. Colling Tes County San Antonio Inspector Colline Coline Fiir Hinen

German State Rights Crisis and Weimar Tax Protests

A fragmented report describes German government tensions over prerogatives and state integrity, with references to tax measures, Erzberger, and calls that stir opposition among industrialists and political figures. Mention of a grand jury, investigations into labor leaders, and a forced disruption of events in a European setting.

Berlin Thursney Muthin Erzberger Niniv Lee Uleer Ratvdesay Sl

Dr Hiell Pine-Tar-Honey Ad Promises Quick Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Hiell Pine-Tar-Honey as a remedy to loosen phlegm and relieve coughs for asthma and related symptoms. It claims rapid relief after the first dose and continued benefit with subsequent doses, urging purchase at druggists in 30c 60c and $1 20.

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Five traffic accidents prevent automobile thefts

Five traffic accidents occurred between S20 Helday afternoon and 1L Yeloukne night, police report. One prevented thieves from stealing a car belonging to George F. Dull Mize, Willow. Automobile thefts were thwarted at various locations. injuries varied from minor to none reported, with several vehicles damaged or moved before police arrival.

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Collision at Kopppers claims six in W. Va. city head on crash

Fragmentary report recalls a fatal head on collision near Kopppers during twilight. Eyewitness notes engine trouble and a brake failure as trains of cars collided. doctors rushed patients to Morgantown with unclear counts while police halted traffic and investigated the mishap.

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Killed in Runaway Curr Tex Dec 6

News comes from the city of Curr Texas that elderly resident Mr Pianbagan aged ninety years and frail was killed when his team ran away striking him. His son away at war, the death is reported amid a brief note of the family’s sorrow and the Knights of Pythias involvement in funeral arrangements.

Pianbagan Indie Knights of Pythias

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